Because original ideas are likely to become known and used by others, without the inventor's knowledge or consent, ________
A) technology is the key driver of economic growth
B) new ideas contribute little to economic growth
C) we refer to ideas as rival
D) technology is inherently exogenous
A
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i. It enjoys gains from trade. ii. It must have an absolute advantage in the production of the good it produces. iii. It is producing at a point beyond its PPF. A) ii and iii B) i and iii C) i, ii, and iii D) i only E) i and ii
Joss is a marketing consultant. Iris and Daphne are potential customers interested in commissioning Joss to undertake a market survey and compile the findings in a report
Iris is willing to pay $500 for the service while Daphne is willing to pay $800. Suppose that the opportunity cost of Joss's time is $1,200. Assume that Iris and Daphne do not know each other. If the price of the report is $800 per copy A) only Daphne will purchase Joss's services and Joss will undertake the job for her. B) both Iris and Daphne will purchase Joss's services and Joss will undertake the job. C) only Daphne will want to purchase Joss's services but Joss will not be willing to do the work. D) neither Iris nor Daphne will commission the work.